Ricoh / PFU

Ricoh fi-8170

Name: Ricoh fi-8170
Brand: Ricoh / PFU

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Automatic separation-torque control and thickness detection sustain 70ppm/140ipm across a rated 10,000-sheet daily workload. Reviewers call feed reliability and color rendition standouts at this volume.

$1,195 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-08-173 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-02

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance9.1/ 10

design5.5/ 10

value7.9/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

This is premium only because the construction and measured work capacity justify it: 70ppm/140ipm, 100-sheet ADF, 10,000-sheet daily duty, automated separation torque, thickness detection, skew protection and Gigabit Ethernet. It is poor value for casual use.

MATERIALS

Transport and separation systemHigh-torque automatic separation control

Adjusts separation torque as batch volume changes to reduce pages joining at speed.

Feed systemDocument-thickness detection and paper-protection transport

Allows cards, passports and thicker items without routine carrier sheets.

CRITERIA

10/10

Paper Handling Reliability

Automatic separation control, thickness detection and skew protection are specifically engineered against misfeeds.

9/10

Image Fidelity Quality

Independent review calls overall image quality and color rendition excellent.

9/10

OCR Accuracy Performance

PaperStream workflow supports correction, indexing and quality-control steps.

8/10

Workflow Software Efficiency

ClickScan is simple; Capture Pro enables correction, workflow and QC, though it is less consumer-friendly.

10/10

Sustained Throughput Speed

70ppm/140ipm, 100-sheet ADF and 10,000-sheet daily duty rating.

10/10

Serviceability and Durability

Professional transport design and 10,000-sheet daily positioning; consumables are replaceable.

IDEAL FOR

·High-volume archiving
·Mixed office media
·Workgroups with Ethernet capture workflows

NOT FOR

·Casual home use
·Wi-Fi-only placements
·Buyers who need simple consumer software

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Purposeful rather than decorative. The wide, stable 100-sheet feeder and physical network connection favor dependable production work over lounge-friendly minimalism.

LONGEVITY

Designed for a 10,000-sheet daily workload. Replace feed consumables on schedule, clean imaging surfaces, and budget for professional software/QC workflow where needed.